Hours: 12 hours per week across Monday and TuesdayContract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2025 (pending a review of a new office team structure)Start Date: As soon as possibleSalary: JG3 £24,790 - £25,183 FTE.Actual salary: £6,969.45 - £7,079.94 If you are seeking a new opportunity as part of an experienced, committed school office team, this could be the role for you.Job OverviewWe are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, hardworking and friendly administrator to join our school office team. You will have excellent administration, communication and IT skills, be people-centered and be able to work as part of a busy team. The Whiteoak Academies are made up of an Infant (Hannah More) and Junior (Grove) School and total 420 pupils. This term, we are proud to be opening a special needs resource base for pupils with Speech and Language difficulties which will welcome children from across North Somerset. The successful candidate will have:excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask in a busy school.a warm and empathetic manner.the ability to communicate effectively with others.the ability to use their initiative, to be flexible, and ensure children are safe and happy.the ability to prioritise tasks and consistently work to deadlines.Previous school office or busy office experience is essential and experience of working with children or young people in some capacity is desirable.Job RequirementsMinimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade C/5 or above, including Maths and English or equivalentAbility to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basisExperience in dealing with the public, both face-to-face and on the telephoneSensitive to the requirements of disadvantaged groups and children with special educational needsExperience in using information management systemsKnowledge and experience using all Office 365 ApplicationsStrong IT skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and telephone mannerAbility to organise own work and work with others to meet deadlinesProven ability to show reliability and to work to meet key deadlinesWhy join us?As our Administration Assistant - Level 3, you’ll be able to take pride in ensuring a friendly and courteous port of call is available for any enquiries, contributing as a key part of a wider team to ensure daily administrative operations run smoothly. You’ll have access to training and professional development opportunities within this post, building on key skills to ensure you have a comprehensive and full working knowledge of administration.We also offer:Enthusiastic, happy children.A friendly and caring staff team.Excellent care and support.Highly supportive parents/carers and governors.Good opportunities for individual growth and development.A reflective and forward-thinking environment.Closing Date: Friday 10 January 2025 at midday Interview Date: TBC
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